The Manchester Metropolis Abu Dhabi Cup is all set for a return in February 2023.
Launched in 2017, the youth match will likely be again for the primary time since 2019 with the purpose of growing and provoking younger soccer gamers within the area.
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The match has attracted world curiosity with participation from 13 international locations representing 4 continents and over 1,750 gamers.
In 2018, the Manchester Metropolis Abu Dhabi Cup additionally launched a brand new women’ class, which is able to return for the upcoming 2023 version.
The match will likely be held on February 18-19 subsequent 12 months within the capital metropolis. The age classes for the match are: Boys Underneath 8s, Underneath 10s, Underneath 12s and Underneath 14s; Ladies Underneath 11s and Underneath 14s.
Commenting on the announcement, Aref Al Awani, common secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports activities Council, stated: “Abu Dhabi Sports activities Council is delighted to as soon as once more help the Manchester Metropolis Abu Dhabi Cup. Soccer tournaments within the capital metropolis are important to make sure the expansion, additional growth and enchancment of the soccer panorama within the UAE. We’re very excited to see the Cup competitors return in 2023 and are trying ahead to welcoming groups from the area competing alongside youth Abu Dhabi soccer golf equipment.”
Simon Hewitt, senior supervisor, Soccer Operations MENA – Soccer Training, stated: “We are able to’t wait to see so many younger footballers taking part in with a smile on their faces and having enjoyable on the Manchester Metropolis Abu Dhabi Cup in February 2023. The match returns and guarantees to be a incredible expertise for all concerned, from gamers to households and the coaches.
“The match caters for all ranges of skills with day two ending in a choice of finals for the Metropolis Cup, Metropolis Plate, Metropolis Trophy and Metropolis Defend all up for grabs, with one fortunate group successful an all-expenses paid journey to the Metropolis Soccer Academy in Manchester.”
Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, Director Normal for Tourism on the Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, stated: “Inspiring the subsequent technology of sports activities stars and sharing Abu Dhabi with the world are among the many key objectives of DCT Abu Dhabi, so we’re thrilled to help the Manchester Metropolis Abu Dhabi Cup and showcase our world-class sporting infrastructure and partnerships.
“We look ahead to welcoming gamers and households from close to and much to expertise Abu Dhabi at their very own tempo, whether or not it’s the thrill of theme parks, inspiring cultural points of interest or getting some well-earned, non-public R&R at among the finest seashores and lodges on the earth.”
To register, go to www.mancity.com
Up to date: August 10, 2022, 8:52 AM